CONTENTS
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CHAPTER I

Its Inception. A Theory of Evolution—A Distinct Progress

1

CHAPTER II

Wood Engraving. Rise and Progress—Block Books—Durer's Influence—Hans Holbein—A Renaissance—Comparison and Justification—The Illustrator

5

CHAPTER III

Metal Engraving. The Invention—Early Engravers—National Characteristics—A Progressive Review

18

CHAPTER IV

Engraving in England. Introduction of Metal Engraving—Notable British Engravers—Summary

26

CHAPTER V

Etching. Early Records—Descriptive—Rembrandt's Influence—Wenceslaus Hollar

38

Mezzotint. Invention—Description—Artistic Qualities—Dilettanti Art—A Modern Mezzo Engraver

38

CHAPTER VI

The Engraver's Task. Inartistic Work—Constructive Elements—Outline—Extraneous Matter—Composition—Light and Shade—Expression—Perspective—Execution

48

CHAPTER VII

Photo "Process" Engraving. A Progressive Process—Commercial and Artistic Features—"Line" Process—"Half Tone"—Artistic Restoration—Tri-chromatography—Photogravure

57

CHAPTER VIII

Appreciative Criticism. An Educative Principle—An Analysis—Realism in Art Retrospect

66

Index

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